When I first started tying flies, I tied bucktails. That's fairly standard for most of us because bucktails are relatively uncomplicated and inexpensive to tie.
When I gained competence tying those…
Although the Northern Midwest is known for countless miles of pristine trout streams and lakes, every year anglers are discovering how fun and exciting spring pike fishing can be. Fly anglers need…
Nymphing is a fun and productive method for catching trout in general, but with steelhead, this special technique can be one of the most effective ways to hook up consistently. Learning how to…
BASSIN' IS BIG IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN by JD Pate
Head across the Pacific to explore the subculture of bass fishing that's grown up around ancient Lake Biwa, where the explosion of a largemouth…
If I had to choose one style of bait that consistently provokes heart-stopping excitement, thunderous thrills and a fair share of big bass to boot, it would be no other than a topwater lure. There's…
Cruise ships are a popular travel venue all over the world, yet my research indicates that cruising is a vastly underutilized resource when it comes to fishing. Perhaps one reason for this is that…
With three young nieces, ages 8-10 years old, coming to visit me this summer, I was trying to think of some fun games and activities that would keep them occupied and happy. Bass Pro Shops Family…
Back in the late 1970s, Dr. Robert Jackson and Dr. Robert Norton of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse conducted a study of over 1,000 hunters. Among other things, their study found that hunters…
Ponds and small lakes don't just harbor little bass. Many also hold some giants, and these fish get that way because most anglers focus their efforts on larger, more renowned waters.
These waters may…
Crappie are fun to catch, but they also pack their share of unique challenges. Here are three ways to improve your crappie-catching game.
Get a Feel
Crappie are notorious up-feeders and hits can be…
It's not hard to pick up the movement of birds in one's field of vision. Especially larger birds like hawks or birds with a color such as a white egret. Birdwatching for smaller migratory songbirds…
Food plot seed selection is frequently divided into spring and fall, but a better division is spring, summer and fall.
Summer plantings should go in from May through June. You can eliminate many…
